Parrot cage dog
Inspector Alfred went to investigate a report that a German Shepherd was being kept in a parrot’s cage in a third-storey flat in Point Road, but ... more»

Woodlands
In another case, a dog in Woodlands was found tied by cable to a postbox. Three written warnings to the owner brought. ... more»

Jacobs
A report was received that a German Shepherd was being kept in a security cage in Jacobs, but an area was in process of being fenced in for the dog, and it would soon be allowed to run free.

Umbilo
Reports are sometimes made by neighbours who have their own agendas. A report was received that someone renting the top of an Umbilo home was not feeding his ... more»

Cats
We don’t usually have too many problems involving cruelty to cats, but there has been a turnaround recently, and we’ve received reports from ... more»

Albert Park Area
A lady, Maria, living in the Albert Park vicinity has fed feral cats for most of her life and has also paid to have them sterilised, although ... more»

Glenwood
At the former training college in Nicolson Road, a cat could be heard crying within a concrete pillar. The SPCA called the Fire department. At the first, they were not allowed to break into the pillar, but it was found to have a polystyrene panel. A ladder was put down and food and water left. The cat was gone the next day. While Jacqui was there, she was asked by a worker to take two kittens from behind some burglar guards. They were unable to get out. They were successfully rescued.

Riverside
A message arrived at the Inspectorate to say that cats had been thrown out at a house at Riverside that had been empty for a year ... more»

Phoenix
Two little kittens with their eyes just opening were rescued in Phoenix in heavy rain. Retaining walls had filled with water, and the kittens had become trapped. The mother cat was hovering and very upset until her kittens were back with her.

Berea
Two Persian cats were, within a week of each other, rescued on the Berea. One was in Windmill Road where it had become thoroughly ... more»

Rosehill cat killing
Susanne Niehaus was devastated at the death of her cat, Homer, who was savagely shot in the face on 28 April. She and her fiancé ... more»

Seaview
The following story comes from Seaview, and Cyprian took this call. A factory owner had received a container with materials from China. When the container arrived, he heard a faint ‘meouw’ and opened it to find an emaciated cat that had been incarcerated in the container for a whole month during the journey from China to Durban. The little animal was painfully thin and dehydrated. Sadly, it was too far gone to be saved.

Air rifles confiscated
After a phoned-in report that children had shot a pigeon in Phoenix, Dougie confiscated two large air rifles. It is amazing that children who appear to come from homes that are far from well-to-do are able to have expensive weapons like this, quite apart from the irresponsibility of parents in letting them have dangerous weapons. Confiscated weapons have to be handed in to the nearest police station. The children were with adults, who claimed that they were shooting at a target and had killed the pigeon accidentally. One must conclude that anyone walking in the vicinity would have been inconsiderable danger!  

Duiker deaths
Owing to shrinking natural environments, duikers often make their way into municipal areas. Sometimes they are chased by dogs, and sometimes the little creatures are illegally kept by people on their properties. A duiker was recently attacked by two dogs at Carrington Heights. When the SPCA arrived, a lady had chased the dogs away, but the little duiker had died, presumably of heart failure, as there were no obvious injuries to be seen. These are delicate little creatures.
Dougie also rescued a duiker from a Chatsworth garden. It was sent to a rehabilitation centre before being reintroduced into the wild.

White German Shepherd
A white German Shepherd was abandoned in Seaview and was found in a desperate and emaciated condition. Jacqui was determined to find this sweet dog a home. It was sterilised and adopted by a lady who had previously owned a white German Shepherd. Two weeks after the animal had been re-homed, its owner turned up and wanted to reclaim it… and was lucky not to be charged with neglect! The rescued dog remains happily ensconced in its new home.

Dear Inspector Dewar
I am enclosing photographs of Buddy (his new name). He has gained some weight and is looking stunning. He has the most amazing energy these days. He’s terribly spoiled by us all and loves all the attention.
This little note is to say ‘thank you’ for rescuing Buddy and giving him a new home, and us a new friend. He is still on the farm in Camperdown, with three Jack Russells and a cross-breed. He now lives indoors and loves his canine companions. He also loves accompanying us on our outrides at least four times a week.
Thank you once again.
Kind regards
Judy Bol, Camperdown